Venus Cruise
Venus Cruise is a luxury steel hull cruise launched in 2023, sailing Halong Bay with 29 cabins. Enjoy kayaking and swimming, fresh seafood dining and the best local price.
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Room Types & Prices
29 cabins on board · 2 Days 1 Night
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Senior Suite
Size: 40 m² Max adults: 2
Bed options: Double Bed or 2 Beds
Extra beds available:
- • Rollaway bed
- • Crib
Easy cancellation
- All board-meals included
- No booking or service fees
- • Free Kayaking
- • Welcome cocktail
Includes taxes & fees
Price for 01 cabin · 2 adults
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Executive Suite
Size: 55 m² Max adults: 2
Bed options: Double Bed or 2 Beds
Extra beds available:
- • Rollaway bed
- • Crib
Easy cancellation
- All board-meals included
- No booking or service fees
- • Free Kayaking
- • Welcome cocktail
Includes taxes & fees
Price for 01 cabin · 2 adults
Add & book together
Family Suite
Size: 55 m² Max adults: 3
Bed options: Double Bed + Extra Beds
Extra beds available:
- • Rollaway bed
- • Crib
Easy cancellation
- All board-meals included
- No booking or service fees
- • Free Kayaking
- • Welcome cocktail
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Includes taxes & fees
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Price for 01 cabin · 3 adults, 1 child
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Premier
Size: 55 m² Max adults: 2
Bed options: Double Bed or 2 beds
Extra beds available:
- • Rollaway bed
- • Crib
Easy cancellation
- All board-meals included
- No booking or service fees
- • Free Kayaking
- • Welcome cocktail
Includes taxes & fees
Price for 01 cabin · 2 adults
Add & book together
Duration
2 Days 1 Night
Route
Lan Ha Bay
Class
Luxury
Cabins
29 Cabins
Hull
Steel hull
Launched
2023
About Venus Cruise
Venus Cruise sails the scenic waters of Halong Bay, departing from Tuan Chau Marina. Launched in 2023, the steel hull vessel offers 29 well-appointed cabins and a relaxed, attentive service that has earned a 9.5/10 rating from 61 guest reviews.
Onboard experiences include kayaking, swimming, caves, cooking class, tai chi, with fresh local seafood served throughout the 2 days 1 night program. Our local team personally inspects every cruise so you book with confidence at the best available rate.
Onboard Facilities
Activities & Experiences
4 things we love most about Venus Cruise
Cruise Itinerary
Programs and schedules subject to change due to weather conditions.
Route Map
Venus Cruise · 2 Days 1 Night
- 1Lan Ha Bay
- 2Dark and Bright Cave
- Morning
Check in at the waiting lounge at Tuan Chau Pier.
- Afternoon
Embark on the boat and listen to the safety briefing from the cruise manager. After checking in your cabin, savor a hearty lunch in the restaurant when the cruise sails on Lan Ha Bay and heads to the first attraction. The cruise drops the anchor at Tra Bau Area where you can kayak or swim in the emerald water of the bay. Return to the cruise and head up to the sundeck to enjoy some fruits and snacks at Sunset Part. The Venus Sky Bar offers Happy Hour for a great drink deal. The chef will organize a cooking class to show you how to make traditional foods in Vietnam.
- Evening
Dinner is served at 19:15. Then, you can continue to relax on the sundeck and order some drinks from the bar, give squid fishing a try, or book a massage service to rejuvenate the body. Overnight onboard.
- Morning
Relax the whole body and mind with Tai Chi session on the sundeck. Enjoy a light breakfast with tea, coffee, and pastries while the cruise moves to Dark-Bright Cave. You will take a bamboo boat trip to enjoy the peaceful scenery of the rocky islands and beautiful lagoon. Back to the main boat for check out. Enjoy the brunch and say farewell to the cruise team. Disembark at around 11:00 am.
Important Notes
- Programs & schedules are subject to change without prior notice depending on weather and tide conditions.
- Trip cancellation due to bad weather in Halong Bay: the decision is made by the Halong Bay Management Board on the day of departure.
- In the event of a weather cancellation we will arrange an alternative date on request, or refund in accordance with the cruise policy.
- Passengers should arrive at the harbour at least 30 minutes before the overnight cruise boarding time.
Cruise Inclusions & Options
Everything that is and isn't covered, plus our cruise & booking policies.
- Entrance fees, sightseeing fee, kayaking
- Local bamboo boat
- English speaking guide
- Luxury accommodation, shower
- Welcome drink
- Meals onboard
- Sunrise Tai Chi
- Insurance on-board
- Internet wifi in the cabin, Satellite – HD LED Television
- Fishing equipment
- Cooking class on cruise
- Drinks
- Limousine round trip
- Tips for tour guide and driver
- Personal expenses
- All services and items not mentioned above
- Check-in on board: 12:00pm – 12:30pm
- Check-out / disembark: 9:30am – 11:00am (final day, after brunch)
- Children under 5 sharing existing bedding: free of charge (max 1 child per cabin)
- Children 5–11 sharing with 2 adults: 75% of the adult rate
- Children from 12 are charged as adults
- Single occupancy supplement: +70% of the per-person rate
- Peak surcharge applies on national holidays, Christmas & Lunar New Year
- A maximum of 2 adults + 1 child, or 3 adults, per standard cabin
- A 20% deposit is required to confirm your booking; the balance is due on the cruise day
- Secure online payment by Visa, Mastercard, JCB or bank transfer
- Free cancellation up to 7 days before departure for a full refund
- Cancellation 3–7 days before departure: 50% charge
- Cancellation within 48 hours or no-show: 100% charge
- Free amendment of travel dates once, subject to availability (up to 7 days before departure)
- Instant e-confirmation and voucher sent to your email after payment
61 customer reviews for Venus Cruise
Score breakdown
Traveler rating
- Outstanding20
- Excellent37
- Very good3
- Good1
Traveler type
- Mature couples5
- Young couples3
Comments are provided by customers who have previously taken this cruise.
Guest reviews
- 9.3Olivia Kate Thompson🇦🇺 Australia25-01-2025
Excellent
The service was excellent. Owen went above and beyond. Thank you for taking care of us.
Mature couples - 9.4Eleni Antoniou🇬🇷 Greece23-12-2024
Excellent
The ship was well maintained and included modern facilities. Our room was comfortable with large bathroom and all amenities we needed. The balcony was a must for the room. We enjoyed watching the bay from our cabin. Meals were well prepared with high quality and well decorated dishes. The excursions were interesting and stunning. Spa was good.
Mature couples - 9.5Joshua🇨🇦 Canada17-01-2025
Excellent
Good pick up in Hanoi. Welcome at the port was great. The staff was very friendly and helpful. Our cabin was on the upper deck. It was large and very comfortable. The activities were varied. Love swimming and cave tour. Halong bay was magnificent.
Mature couples - 9.1Javier Garcia🇪🇸 Spain14-12-2024
Excellent
The boat was well maintain. We booked a room on the second deck and its view was amazing. The balcony was a plus. All meals were included but drinks were charged and a bit expensive. Kayaking was nice but hope longer time.
Young couples - 9.4Aye Aye Mon🌍 Myanmar13-02-2025
Excellent
The location was gorgeous. The weather was brilliant on our trip. All the activities were well organized and interesting. Food was delicious. We were both vegetarians and the staff made sure we had our vegetarian meals.
Mature couples - 8.9William Michael Tremblay🇨🇦 Canada11-01-2025
Very good
Amazing room with view and comfy bed. We had a very good sleep. The food was plentiful. We preferred the dinner to lunch.
Mature couples - 9.3Sophie Grace Lewis🇦🇺 Australia05-02-2025
Excellent
Very welcoming and hospitable team. We felt very comfortable from start to finish. Kayaking was the best activity.
Young couples - 9.4Ana Lopez🇲🇽 Mexico03-12-2024
Excellent
Pick up in Hanoi by luxurious and comfortable bus. The ship was quite new. The staff was hospitable and helpful. Our room had a king-size bed, wonderful view, and large bathroom. We loved all the activities and excursions. Halong Bay was stunning.
Young couples
Frequently Asked Questions
Transfers are an optional add-on. We offer a shared shuttle bus and private limousine that you can add during booking.
Yes — free cancellation up to 7 days before departure for a full refund, in line with our cruise policy.
Children of all ages are welcome; family cabins and child pricing are available on request.
Questions & Answers (78)
Looking for more info? Send your question and our Hanoi team will answer it here as soon as possible.
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Asked by Birgit Schnöll · 1 month ago
We would like to finish our trip on Cat Ba Island (Gia Luan Pier or Cat Ba Town). Is this possible after the 3-day/2-night cruise?
1 answerAAnswered by Phoebe · 1 month ago
Dear Birgit Schnöll, Regarding your request, I can help to advise that Venus cruise can drop you off at Gia Luan Pier as per your preference. Here you go for 2 options that might work for you:
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Asked by Anastasiia · 2 months ago
Hello Do you have a shuttle service from Hanoi? If I want to go on a cruise on July 17, what time will the shuttle pick me up from Hanoi and what time will the cruise itself start? My birthday is on July 17th. Do you have any compliments for the birthday?
1 answerAAnswered by Joyce · 2 months ago
Dear Ms Anastasiia, We do provide a shuttle bus service between Hanoi and Halong Bay. The cost is $18 per person for a one-way trip or $35 per person for a round trip. The shuttle will picks up from the Hanoi Old Quarter between 8:00 AM and 8:30 AM. Check-in at the pier will take place from 11:30 AM to 11:45 AM, and the cruise itself begins at 12:00 PM. Regarding your birthday on July 17th, we would be happy to provide a complimentary birthday cake to celebrate the occasion. Best regards, Joyce
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Asked by Tanja Junghenn · 3 months ago
Do all cruises change between day boat and different boat for overnight?
1 answerAAnswered by Phoebe · 2 months ago
Dear Tanja, Most cruises in Halong Bay - Lan Ha Bay going 3days then will always need to use the day boat for excursion on the second day. Regards, Phoebe
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Asked by Yashit Agarwal · 3 months ago
is there a pickup available from ha noi city old quaters?
1 answerAAnswered by Phoebe · 3 months ago
Dear Yashit Agarwal, We do provide sharing limousine bus at 18USD/person one way or 35USD/person for round trip. Regards, Phoebe
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Asked by Michelle Anne Wilmott · 4 months ago
Hi, it looks like we'll be staying in Nimh Binh on the 1st May, hoping to do Venus cruise on 2nd May for 3 day/ 2nt, is this enough time to get a pickup from Nimh Binh. What time would pickup be required?
1 answerAAnswered by Helen · 4 months ago
Dear Michelle Anne Wilmott, Thank you for your inquiry regarding the Venus Cruise. We can certainly arrange a shuttle bus pickup from Ninh Binh for you on May 2nd. The pickup would be between 7:00 AM and 7:30 AM, which will ensure you arrive on time for check-in on board at approximately 11:30 AM. Best regards, Helen
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